Canva

Regions are able to use the Pro features of Canva at no cost.

Before you begin the process of requesting the nonprofit benefits create a free Canva account using the email address associated with your Association Platform profile.

Recommended before submitting:

• Region email address is listed on bottom of Region website under Contact Us section (edit in settings on home page)
• Use same AYSO email address to register
• Create free Canva account with Region email- Do NOT opt-in to the free trial of Canva Pro.
• In Canva account settings go to your profile, scroll to "What will you be using Canva for?", select "Non-profit or charity".
• Region website has a custom AYSO URL - Ex. ayso9697.org or aysoCityName.org
  • Email support@ayso.org requesting a custom domain name

Application Process: VIDEO TUTORIAL

1. Open an incognito tab and log into Canva with free Region Canva account
2. Go to https://www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits/.
3. Click Apply for Canva Nonprofits.
4. Click Get Started
5. For Type of nonprofit choose Registered nonprofit organization.
6. For Organization name or ID, enter AYSO's tax ID number (95-6205398).
   1. Scroll to the bottom and choose "I don't see my nonprofit"
7. Enter your Organization Name (Region XXX), Region website, IRS, and tax ID (95-6205398).
8. Submit AYSO W-9
9. Enter your first and last name, and click submit.

10. 

    Make sure the email listed is marketing@ayso.org or socialmedia@ayso.org

    Canva x Goodstack will send the email provided a verification notice. Please note which email Canva x Goodstack is sending the verification request to. If it isn't socialmedia@ayso.org or marketing@ayso.org, please email marketing@ayso.org. Picture example ---->
11. If everything looks good please email marketing@ayso.org so we can look out for your Canva application!

Canva Request for Nonprofits

Once the request is received, it will be approved by the socialmedia@ayso.org group. The requestor's identity & affiliation with AYSO will be verified through the Affinity Platform.

Canva Support

Email Marketing@ayso.org for Canva onboarding support.

Canva Templates

Social Media, Website Banners, Email, Facebook Covers:

• January Marketing Kit Canva Templates 2026
• February Marketing Kit Canva Templates 2026
• March Marketing Kit Canva Templates 2026
• April Marketing Kit Canva Templates 2026
• May Marketing Kit Canva Templates 2026

Stack Sports Region Website Banners:

• Fall, Winter, Spring, Volunteer Region SSC Banners
• Fall Thank You: https://ayso.io/FallThankYouSSCBannerCanva
• Coach, Referee, Spring Registration
  • AYSO (Default): 960 x 365 pixels https://ayso.io/SpringRegAYSOBanner
  • Modern 1: 1920 x 570 pixels https://ayso.io/SpringRegModernBanner
  • Modern 2: 1706 x 679 pixels https://ayso.io/SpringRegModern2Banner
• Spring Coach & Referee Recruitment - February Valentine's Day Themed
  • AYSO (Default): 960 x 365 pixels https://ayso.io/FebBannersDefault
  • Modern 1920 x 570 pixels https://ayso.io/FebBannersModern
  • Modern 2 1706 x 679 pixels https://ayso.io/FebBannersModern2

Region Sports Connect Website - Page Banners: https://ayso.io/SSCpagebannercanva

Follow on Social Media QR Code Flyer: https://ayso.io/Socialflyertemplate

Volunteer Recruitment

• Volunteer Recruitment Flyer 2025: https://ayso.io/VolunteerRecruitmentFlyerTemplate2025
• Volunteer Recruitment Flyer 2026: https://ayso.io/VolunteerCanvaTemplateJan2026
• Youth Referee Recruitment Flyer 2026: https://ayso.io/YouthRefereeFlyerTemplate2026

Program Registration

• Registration Flyer 2026: https://ayso.io/FallCanvaTemplateJan2026
• Registration Flyer 2025: https://ayso.io/RegistrationFlyerTemplate
• EPIC Registration: https://ayso.io/EPICTemplateCanvaJan2026
• AYSO PLAY! Flyer: https://ayso.io/PLAYTemplateCanvaJan2026
• Yard Sign Soccer Registration: https://ayso.io/RegionYardSign2025
• Post-Registration Parent Packet: https://ayso.io/ParentPacketTemplate
• Registration Discount/Coupon Post-cards: https://ayso.io/PostcardRegionTemplateCouponCode, Stack Sports Payment Coupons Instructions

EPIC

• EPIC Registration Flyer: https://ayso.io/EPICTemplateCanvaJan2026
• Social Media: https://ayso.io/6PhilosophiesTemplatePosts (Everyone Plays)
• Sports Connect Website - Page Banners: https://ayso.io/SSCpagebannercanva
• Sports Connect Website Banner Templates
  • Default: https://ayso.io/EPICSSCdefaulttemplate
  • Modern: https://ayso.io/EPICSSCbannermoderntemplate
  • Modern 2: https://ayso.io/EPICSSCbannertemplatemodern2
• Sports Connect Template Page: https://www.ayso9697.org/Default.aspx?tabid=976165

Post Fall Season

• Fall Thank You - Facebook Page Cover Canva Template: https://ayso.io/FallFacebookCoverCanva
• Fall Thank You - Sports Connect Banner Canva Template: https://ayso.io/FallThankYouSSCBannerCanva
• Fall Thank You Canva Template IG Story - Add your Region Logo! https://ayso.io/FallThankYouIGStoryCanva
  • Instagram Story Stickers:
    • Link - add review/survey link,
    • Add Yours (Photo) - season & volunteers,
    • Question - prompt to share highlights and memories from the season, volunteer appreciation

Region Sponsorships & Fundraising:

• Sponsorships & Local Partnerships: https://ayso.io/RegionSponsorshipGuidelines2025
• AYSO Region Sponsorship Template Deck
• Sample Sponsorship One-Pager